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The Use of Ultrasound to Quantify Muscle Overlying the Carpal Tunnel

NCT02683343 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL

Last updated 2018-01-25

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Summary

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that still lacks a reliable, objective screening test. Many anatomical aspects of the syndrome have been studied including the dimensions of the carpal tunnel and shape of the nerve within the tunnel. The investigators have observed varying amounts of muscle overlying the carpal tunnel in patients undergoing surgery for the condition. Assuming that this muscle may have a dynamic role in the development of the condition, the investigators attempted to quantify this muscle using ultrasound (US).

The purpose of this study was to devise a technique to evaluate the amount of muscle overlying the carpal tunnel.

The hypothesis is that patients with carpal tunnel syndrome will have significantly more muscle overlying the carpal tunnel than individuals without carpal tunnel syndrome.

Conditions

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Clalit Health Services

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-07-31
Primary Completion
2018-07-31
Completion
2018-07-31

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